A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.

Brand: Hitohira 
Producing Area: Saga/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Walnut & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 390mm
Edge Length: 242mm
Handle to Tip Length: 250mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness: 2.7mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 189g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous